Rest Haven Nursing Home

Rest Haven Nursing Home, located at 2274 McDermott Pond Creek Road in McDermott, Ohio, provides dedicated skilled nursing care to residents in the heart of Scioto County. Nestled in the quiet rolling hills of southern Ohio's Appalachian foothills, this community offers a calm, rural setting that promotes comfort and healing for those who need around-the-clock medical support and rehabilitative services. Skilled nursing care at Rest Haven is delivered by licensed nurses and certified care professionals who manage complex medical needs, post-acute recovery, wound care, medication management, and physical or occupational therapy coordination. Families seeking a facility where their loved ones receive attentive, consistent medical oversight will find Rest Haven's focused care model reassuring. McDermott sits in western Scioto County, just a short drive from Portsmouth, the county seat and the region's primary hub for healthcare, shopping, and services. Southern Ohio Medical Center (SOMC), a full-service regional hospital located in Portsmouth, is approximately 20 miles away and serves as the area's leading acute care facility—giving families confidence that advanced medical resources are within reach. The Portsmouth area also features Walmart, local pharmacies, and a range of restaurants and services along US-23, making routine family visits convenient. For seniors and families who appreciate natural surroundings, the region is hard to beat. Shawnee State Park and the expansive Shawnee State Forest are nearby, offering serene landscapes of wooded ridges and peaceful valleys that characterize this corner of Ohio. The Ohio River, just south of Portsmouth, adds to the scenic character of the region and provides a sense of place deeply rooted in Appalachian Ohio heritage. Operated as a for-profit corporation, Rest Haven Nursing Home maintains a business-minded commitment to quality outcomes, facility upkeep, and staff investment—recognizing that long-term operational success depends on delivering genuine value to residents and their families. For families in Scioto County and surrounding Lawrence, Adams, and Pike counties seeking trusted skilled nursing care close to home, Rest Haven Nursing Home represents a locally embedded option in a setting that feels far from institutional.